Tyco ESFR-1 Quick Start Manual

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Model ESFR-1
Early Suppression, Fast Response Pendent Sprinklers
14.0 K-Factor
General
Description
The TYCO Model ESFR-1 Pendent
Sprinklers are "Early Suppression,
Fast Response Sprinklers" having a
nominal K-Factor of 14.0.
suppression-mode sprinklers that are
especially advantageous as a means
of eliminating the use of in-rack sprin-
klers when protecting
storage.
Model ESFR-1 Sprinklers are primarily
designed for protection of the follow-
ing storage arrangements:
• Most encapsulated or non-encap-
sulated common materials including
cartoned, unexpanded plastics.
• Some storage arrangements of
rubber tires, roll paper, flammable
liquids.
For more specific criteria, refer to
Table 1 in this data sheet as well as
the applicable design standard.
Applications for the TYCO ESFR
Sprinklers are expanding beyond cur-
rently recognized installation stan-
dards. For information on research
fire tests (with flammable liquids and
aerosols, for example) that may be
acceptable to an Authority Having Ju-
risdiction, contact the Technical Ser-
vices department.
IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER
WARNING" that provides cau-
tions with respect to handling
and installation of sprinkler sys-
tems and components. Improp-
er handling and installation can
permanently damage
kler system or its components
and cause the sprinkler to fail
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.
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NOTICE
The Model ESFR-1 Sprinklers de-
scribed herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the appli-
cable standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, in addition to
They are
the standards of any other authorities
having jurisdiction (for example, FM
Global). Failure to do so may impair
the performance of these devices.
high-piled
Owners are responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
In all cases, the appropriate NFPA,
FM installation standard, or other ap-
plicable standard, must be referenced
to ensure applicability and to obtain
complete installation guidelines. The
general guidelines in this data sheet
are not intended to provide complete
Installation criteria.
Model/Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY6226 - Pendent K=14.0
TY6226 is a re-designation for C6226,
G8440, and S8000.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
FM and VdS Approved
LPCB Approved (094b/01 and 007l/01)
a sprin-
NYC under MEA 356-01-E
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
MARCH 2011
Pipe Thread Connections
3/4 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficient
K = 14.0 GPM/psi 1/2
(201,6 LPM/bar 1/2 )
Temperature Ratings
165°F (74°C)
214°F (101°C)
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
Deflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Compression Screw. . . . . . Stainless Steel
Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monel
Strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monel
Link Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . Solder, Nickel
Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
Ejection Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inconel
Sealing Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . Beryllium
Nickel w/Teflon*
*Registered trademark of DuPont
TFP318